1. Immigration attorney | Advisory and Processing for B-1 Visa Reissuance and E-2 Employee Visa
As an Immigration attorney handling complex U.S. visa matters, our team was retained to advise a client with a prior B-1 visa refusal and to represent an employee of Company N in securing an E-2 Employee visa.
The engagement involved detailed review of U.S. entry procedures, ESTA-based entry risks, and DS-160 preparation obligations required under U.S. Department of State guidelines. Because the matter involved Washington-based adjudication and federal immigration regulations, the Immigration attorney team provided comprehensive guidance from initial eligibility assessment to final submission and consular strategy.
This case study outlines how an Immigration attorney structured the legal analysis, compliance roadmap, and representation plan to ensure predictable and lawful visa outcomes for both applicants.
2. Immigration attorney Washington – Advisory for B-1 Visa Reissuance After Prior Refusal
The Immigration attorney focused first on the applicant with a prior B-1 visa refusal, analyzing the refusal grounds, evidence gaps, and admissibility issues. Under Washington-based federal visa adjudication standards, the Immigration attorney determined that the client required a strengthened nonimmigrant intent narrative and additional documentation aligned with INA §214(b).
Grounds for Prior Refusal and Corrective Strategy
The Immigration attorney conducted a complete review of the refusal code and identified weaknesses in the client’s travel purpose description, ties to home country, and business-related evidence.
The applicant had previously attempted U.S. entry through ESTA, which increased scrutiny during secondary inspection.
To correct these issues, the Immigration attorney prepared a revised purpose-of-travel statement, compiled employer verification, and documented financial solvency.
The attorney also analyzed whether any misrepresentation findings were triggered under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i).
After confirming no fraud findings existed, the Immigration attorney advised a full re-application with a stronger DS-160 submission.
ESTA Travel History and Port-of-Entry Risk Control
Since the applicant had previously used ESTA, the Immigration attorney explained the standards applied by CBP officers during Washington-based port-of-entry inspections.
The attorney prepared a detailed guidance memo outlining what the applicant must present if questioned about prior travel, including proof of business purpose, proof of employment, and clear evidence of nonimmigrant intent.
The Immigration attorney also drafted a personalized entry-risk mitigation strategy, advising the client how to respond to CBP questions, avoid inconsistent statements, and maintain compliance with 8 C.F.R. provisions governing entry under ESTA and B-1 classification.
The result was a clearer, legally defensible travel narrative to reduce the likelihood of expedited removal or denial of entry.
3. mmigration attorney Washington – E-2 Employee Visa Advisory for Company 'N'
For Company ‘N’, a Washington-based subsidiary of an international business, our Immigration attorney team was retained to secure an E-2 Employee visa for a key managerial employee.
The company had U.S. treaty-investor registration in place, but the employee required a detailed analysis of executive duties, nationality requirements, and proportionality rules under 8 C.F.R. §214.2(e).
Evaluation of E-2 Employee Eligibility and Corporate Structure
The Immigration attorney began by confirming that Company N maintained valid E-2 enterprise status and met the U.S. Department of State criteria for substantial investment and treaty-national ownership.
The attorney verified that the employee held the same nationality as the principal investor and that his role satisfied the executive, supervisory, or essential-skills requirement.
The Immigration attorney also reviewed the company’s organizational chart, operational plans, and financial statements to establish the legitimacy of the E-2 business structure.
After confirming eligibility, the attorney prepared a detailed applicant support package articulating the employee’s specialized role and the necessity of his placement in the Washington-based U.S. operations.
Document Assembly, Consular Coordination, and DS-160 Preparation
The Immigration attorney prepared the employee’s DS-160 and supplemental E-2 forms, ensuring consistency across corporate documents, employer letters, and the applicant’s professional history.
The attorney coordinated with the Washington-based consular post, confirming appointment availability and documentary requirements.
A detailed legal brief was drafted to preempt consular concerns regarding wage level, operational viability, and proportionality of U.S. staffing.
The Immigration attorney also conducted mock interview preparation for the employee, covering potential red-flag questions and ensuring the applicant could articulate the commercial rationale for his U.S. deployment.
4. Immigration attorney Washington – DS-160 Drafting and Cross-Case Consistency Management
Given that both clients required DS-160 filings, the Immigration attorney applied a unified compliance protocol to eliminate inconsistencies across entries.
Federal visa adjudication reviews DS-160 data against DHS databases, previous ESTA entries, and prior refusals, making accuracy critical.
Risk Review, Accuracy Controls, and Data Harmonization
The Immigration attorney conducted a multi-layer review of the applicants’ personal histories, travel records, and employment information.
Any conflicting data between ESTA records, old DS-160 entries, and current corporate information was reconciled to prevent misrepresentation issues.
The attorney prepared structured timelines, explanation letters, and employer certifications.
This ensured full compliance with the consular electronic application standards and protected both applicants from inadvertent inadmissibility findings.
5. Immigration attorney Washington – Final Outcome and Legal Impact
Through consistent legal strategy and Washington-compliant procedural guidance, the Immigration attorney secured strong application packages for both the B-1 visa applicant and the E-2 Employee applicant.
The B-1 applicant received tailored entry-compliance guidance to reduce risk at future ports of entry, and Company N’s employee obtained a complete, well-supported E-2 submission that advanced the company’s U.S. operational goals.
Case Resolution, Benefits Delivered, and Compliance Strengthening
The Immigration attorney’s intervention strengthened both cases through precise legal narratives, admissibility risk mitigation, and document accuracy improvements.
For the B-1 applicant, the result was a significantly stronger re-application supported by lawful explanations and standardized evidence.
For Company N, the E-2 Employee case advanced with minimal procedural issues, supporting the company’s talent-deployment objectives.
Across both matters, the Immigration attorney improved long-term compliance posture and optimized visa strategy through proactive legal planning.
17 Nov, 2025
